Debate Quote by Damian Green

I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our…

— David Blunkett

Britain is not homogenous; it was never a society without conflict. The English fought tooth and nail over everything we know of as English…

— Stuart Hall

Britain is blessed with a functioning political culture. It is dominated by people who live in London and who have often known each other…

— David Brooks

The ways of the British are inscrutable but they always seem to obtain their own ends without compromising their dignity or their honor.

— Mahmud Tarzi

I think, generally, British people are more culturally cynical about the things that involve our own country. Especially the royals.

— Claire Foy

Britain has always told the world that being British is about the humanity, compassion and moral fortitude that we have. All great things that…

— John Barnes

I genuinely believe that we will look back on today as a landmark for equality in Britain ... No matter who you are and…

— Nick Clegg

My attitude towards the British is one of utter friendliness and respect.

— Mahatma Gandhi

We can find common qualities and common values that have made Britain the country it is. Our belief in tolerance and liberty which shines…

— Gordon Brown

There's nothing the British like better than a bloke who comes from nowhere, makes it, and then gets clobbered.

— Melvyn Bragg

I always find the idea of Britishness a bit of a boring old concept, to be honest. That world of Britishness always comes off…

— Giles Deacon

When we were growing up we were all asked to accept ourselves as British citizens, and I still hold on to this idea that…

— Nish Kumar